The CarHunch Score (0–100) ranks this vehicle against other 1996 Vauxhall Corsas in our database.
A score of 50 means this vehicle performs better than approximately 50% of similar vehicles based on its MOT history.
The score combines three factors: MOT pass rate (how often it passes first time), defect severity (how serious the faults found are), and number of MOT tests recorded (more tests = higher confidence).
Some past MOT failures were safety-critical (e.g., brake pipe leaks, ABS faults, structural corrosion).
This historical summary highlights patterns for comparison; it is not a current inspection.
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Pattern Summary
Recurring patterns identified across 26 tests. Enable JavaScript for AI-powered insights.
📋 Recent MOTs
Most recent 3 tests (always shown for transparency):
30 Mar 2026
PASSED
Mileage: 116,726 MI
🟠Major Defects (Passed Test):
These defects were major but not dangerous enough to fail the MOT test
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 ( (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Seat mounting prescribed area corroded and holed ( (a) (i))
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower arm prescribed area corroded and holed ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded and holed ( (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working ( (a) (ii))
🟡Advisories:
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded with signs of previous repairs
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer ( (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point ( (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal ( (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point ( (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
22 Feb 2022
PASSED
Mileage: 100,324 MI
🟡Advisories:
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
Underside of vehicle corroded with signs of previous repairs
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between middle section and rear section ( (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ( (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining point between downpipe and front pipe ( (a))
05 Mar 2021
PASSED
Mileage: 96,507 MI
🟡Advisories:
Rear axle corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material have all been greased / under sealed ( (c))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills corroded and signs of previous repairs ( (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside floor ( (c) (i))
06 Mar 2020
PASSED
Mileage: 93,194 MI
🟡Advisories:
Oil leak, but not excessive ( (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear ( (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
04 Mar 2019
PASSED
Mileage: 88,432 MI
15 Feb 2018
PASSED
Mileage: 82,864 MI
08 Feb 2017
PASSED
Mileage: 78,434 MI
🟡Advisories:
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, ()
17 Feb 2016
PASSED
Mileage: 72,128 MI
24 Feb 2015
PASSED
Mileage: 67,418 MI
19 Feb 2014
PASSED
Mileage: 60,181 MI
04 Mar 2013
PASSED
Mileage: 54,734 MI
08 Mar 2012
PASSED
Mileage: 48,716 MI
08 Mar 2012
FAILED
Mileage: 48,716 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
08 Mar 2011
PASSED
Mileage: 45,873 MI
08 Mar 2011
FAILED
Mileage: 45,873 MI
🔴Dangerous Defects:
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
🟡Advisories:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
